FREMONT — Investigators need the public’s help identifying a man who robbed two stores in two days of merchandise and cash, police said.

At about 10:45 p.m. Monday , the man entered a Walgreens store at Decoto Road and Fremont Boulevard, took a lone soft drink to the cashier and gave the clerk a note that said he had a gun and wanted money. The clerked complied and the man left the store.

At 4:44 a.m. Wednesday, the same man went into a 7-Eleven on Central Avenue, brought a soda to the cashier and then — after covering his face with a black and white cloth — passed a note that said he had a gun and wanted money.

The cashier handed over the money and the man left, police said.

No one was injured in either incident, and no witnesses saw a gun in the man’s possession in either robbery.

Police believe the man may have also robbed stores in a similar fashion in San Jose and in San Mateo.

The suspect is described as a Middle Eastern or Hispanic, about 25 years old, standing 5 foot 10 inches to 6 feet tall and weighing about 160 to 180 pounds with a goatee. He was wearing dark sunglasses, a hooded sweatshirt, khaki shorts, white ankle socks and gray shoes.

Anyone who recognizes the suspect is asked to call investigators at 510-790-6900 or email Detective Jason Franchi at Jfranchi@fremont.gov. Anonymous tips can be texted to 888777.